Potty Morris and Folk Festival set for success, ‘come rain, shine or sinkhole’

Sheringham Potty Morris and Folk Festival, which attracted more than 40 dance sides and hundreds of spectators.Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Hundreds of dancers from more than 40 sides from as far afield as Leicestershire, Yorkshire and Essex tapped, hopped and skipped their way from the RNLI seafront car park, slowing their pace to march past the barrier surrounding the sinkhole which opened up in the high street six weeks ago.

Dancers braved the rain to perform at their various spots, with the programme going ahead as planned at the main arena on Lifeboat Plain.

Dancers parading past the sinkhole at Sheringham Potty Morris and Folk Festival.Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Festival chairman Clive Rayment said that while the weather was a disappointment, it hadn't prevented dancers from taking part - or spectators from turning out to watch.

He added: "The rain came early, so we are hoping it goes early, but, come rain, shine or sinkhole, I think it will be a good weekend."

Sheringham Potty Morris and Folk Festival, which attracted more than 40 dance sides and hundreds of spectators.Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Dancers braved heavy showers to perform at Sheringham Potty Morris and Folk Festival.Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Dancers braved heavy showers to perform at Sheringham Potty Morris and Folk Festival.Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Dancers sheltering from the rain at the Potty Morris and Folk Festival.Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Sheringham Potty Morris and Folk Festival, which attracted more than 40 dance sides and hundreds of spectators.Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Dancers parading past the sinkhole at Sheringham Potty Morris and Folk Festival.Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Dancers sheltering from the rain at the Potty Morris and Folk Festival.Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Sheringham Potty Morris and Folk Festival, which attracted more than 40 dance sides and hundreds of spectators.Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Sheringham Potty Morris and Folk Festival, which attracted more than 40 dance sides and hundreds of spectators.Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Sheringham Potty Morris and Folk Festival, which attracted more than 40 dance sides and hundreds of spectators.Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Dancers parading past the sinkhole at Sheringham Potty Morris and Folk Festival.Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)